This unit will review recent theoretical developments and empirical findings in a chosen area of sociology complementing other sociology units. The particular focus of study may vary and include developments in micro and macrosocial theory as well as an analysis of cultural and structural change in informal and formal settings.

There is one topic for this course: 

Doing Criminology

Coordinator - Professor Toni Makkai

By successfully completing this course students will have the skills and knowledge to:

1.     understand the basic principles and practices that underpin social science research

2.     understand the problems that arise in real world research on criminal justice topics

3.     think critically about data and the methodologies used to collate and analyze data

4.     source data and interpret information appropriately

5.     communicate effectively both orally and in written form

Achieve outcomes as part of a team working within strict time constraints.

22 lectures and 10 tutorials

6 units of 1000-level SOCY courses or with the permission of the lecturer.